Project Management Planner

Oh what a feeling! 

At Toyota we celebrate individual differences, and we strive to create a workplace that not only gives equal opportunities to people of all backgrounds and abilities but supports them to reach their full potential. Afterall, our people are our greatest assets. We do this through employee community engagement, mentorship, development and recognition programs. 

Together, we are Toyota. 

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia is well-recognised for offering: 

• Fully maintained motor vehicle including insurance excluding fuel 

• Annual contribution to your private health insurance worth over $1,900 

• Significant family vehicle lease and purchase discounts  

• Flexible hours and workspaces, with a hybrid of working from home and in the office 

• Wellness facilities – free onsite gym, end of trip facilities 

• Free car parking and discounted onsite cafe 

• Genuine career development: promotions, rotations and paid professional membership 

• Paid volunteer days to support your community and matched workplace giving program 

• 26 weeks paid primary carers leave, 8 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers and Superannuation paid on unpaid Parental Leave 

• Access to Toyota’s RewardsHub – explore, manage and customise your benefits to suit your lifestyle 

What you’ll contribute to

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Management Planner to join our Business Planning & Strategy division in a permanent full-time role. 

The Business Planning & Strategy Division provides strategic leadership and oversight across the organisation, driving corporate governance, compliance, business planning, community engagement, and reputation management. Partnering closely with business units, the division delivers practical solutions, enables organisational success, and fosters a high-performance culture that supports the company's ambition to be an employer of choice.

The Project Management Office within our Business Planning & Strategy division partners across the organisation to drive the successful implementation of strategic initiatives, fostering collaboration, aligning stakeholders, and accelerating decisions that deliver lasting business outcomes.

Reporting into the PMO, the Project Management Planner will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring a range of enterprise-wide projects that underpin Toyota Australia’s strategic priorities. The role also supports the coordination of executive visits, ensuring schedules, briefings, and preparation activities are delivered seamlessly.

Based in Port Melbourne, this role includes occasional travel to our Altona office and offers flexible work arrangements.

How you’ll make an impact

• Coordinate and facilitate project governance forums to monitor project plans, KPI performance, risks, and key issues, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.

• Lead cross-divisional planning and coordination activities to support Toyota executive visits.

• Develop, maintain, and report on project schedules, providing accurate updates to support planning, budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.

• Implement and maintain project management frameworks, systems, processes, and procedures aligned with organisational policies and objectives.

• Support the continuous improvement of project management standards and practices to enable the successful delivery of enterprise-wide projects on time and within budget.

• Monitor project performance against targets, analyse outcomes, and recommend corrective actions to drive project success and business results.

Your attributes

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Project Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience in project planning, coordination, and delivery, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Strong project management knowledge, including scheduling, tracking progress, reporting, and supporting project governance activities.

• Proven ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across divisions to achieve shared business outcomes.

• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to coordinate activities across diverse teams and leadership groups.

• Knowledge of manufacturing environments, product development, or vehicle launch processes will be highly regarded.

Make your impossible, possible & apply today! Applications close: 4 September 2026

You’re welcome to find out more by visiting our careers page: www.toyota.com.au/careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use.

We are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements, so please let us know during the recruitment process if there are any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process and your preferred type of communication, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

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